The Nikkei Average fell back on the 19th, closing at ¥64,916.70, down ¥407.59 from the previous day. The market opened lower on selling in AI-related stocks, but partially recovered afterward and narrowed its losses in the afternoon before closing.
The Nikkei Average fell back on the 19th, closing at ¥64,916.70, down ¥407.59. It fell more than ¥500 at the open amid declines in U.S. technology stocks, with selling in AI-related stocks the main cause, and losses widened soon after trading began. AI-related stocks subsequently showed signs of recovering, bringing the selling to an end. After falling nearly ¥800 in the morning session, the market narrowed its losses into the afternoon, at one point rising above ¥65,000 late in the session. TOPIX moved into positive territory in the afternoon.
Trading value on the TSE Prime Market was approximately ¥6.78 trillion. By sector, mining, marine transportation, and oil and coal rose, while nonferrous metals, electric appliances, and textiles fell. Among notable moves, INPEX rose sharply on higher crude oil prices, while TradeWorKs fell heavily after announcing unauthorized access involving a system it provides.